Monthly Archives: October 2024

Durfort-Vivens and Trinite Estate

Posted on October 29, 2024 by thewineraconteur

The afternoon session with Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne was coming to an end at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. He was showing some of the wines from his company Jubilee Wine Selections, that he introduced to the owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Acaibo, Amaino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chateau Durfort-Vivens, France, G&C Lurton, Margaux, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Trinite Estate | Leave a comment

Three More Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 26, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a wonderful afternoon of tasting wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The new addition was just officially opened for business and Stanislas O’Byrne the founder of Jubilee Wine Selections was pouring some of his wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Ferriere, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, Famille Lurton, France, G&C Lurton, Grand Cru, Jubilee Wine, Malbec, Margaux, Merlot, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, Petit Verdot | Leave a comment

First Three Reds from Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 23, 2024 by thewineraconteur

There is hardly anything more relaxing than having an afternoon wine tasting, unless you are like me and trying to be unobtrusive and taking photos. We were being regaled with anecdotes and photos while Stanislas (Stan) O’Byrne of Jubilee Wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Superior, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau de Camarsac, Chateau de Villegeorge, Chateau La Tour de Bessan, France, Haut-Medoc, Jubilee Wine, Margaux, Marie-Laure Lurton, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Thierry Lurton | Leave a comment

Jubilee Wine Selections

Posted on October 20, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was the first dedicated wine tasting in the new annex room at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was on Saturday, and the city gave permission to use the new room the day before. Stanislas (Stan) … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau de Camarsac, Famille Lurton, France, Grand Cru, Graves, Jubilee Wine, Loire Valley, Melon, Melon de Bourgogne, Muscadet, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Pessac-Leognan, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Thierry Lurton, Vignoble Ollivier-Cottenceau | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – October 2024

Posted on October 17, 2024 by thewineraconteur

We had a busy day this morning, even finished all of the Christmas shopping and then we stopped to pick up our wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; plus, we wanted to be nosy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bodegas Nexus & Frontaura, Cabernet Sauvignon, Camino, Castilla y Leon, Columbia Valley, Frenchman Hills, Red Stake, Ribera Del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo, Tomé Group of Brands, Tomebrands, Washington | Leave a comment

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical and Greenfield Village

Posted on October 14, 2024 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to visit museums, I know for a fact that I just can lose myself wandering around and some times we even rack up some points on her “fit-bit watch.” There was and is a unique … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Concord, Great Lakes Red Bubbly, Leelanau Cellars, Michigan, Summer Sunset Rose Bubbly | Leave a comment

An Auslese and Two from Sauternes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I was very surprised and elated after tasting six dry wines at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan when they poured three famed after dinner wines. One German and two from France. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Auslese, Berg Rottland, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau de Fargues, France, Germany, Rheingau, Riesling, Rusesheim, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, VDP Grosse Lage, Weingut Carl Ehrhard | Leave a comment

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

Lignier-Michelot and Clos du Val

Posted on October 5, 2024 by thewineraconteur

In case you think that I didn’t have any wine tastings while I was celebrating turning seventy, I did, and will take three articles for the nine wines that I had at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Bourgogne Blanc, Bourgogne Rouge, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Clos du Val, Cuvee Axelle, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, France, Goelet Wine Estates, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments